CBD Fourth National Report - Azerbaijan (English version)

Country Study on Biodiversity and Fourth National Report
The Republic of Azerbaijan
2.3. Summary of existing measures, capacity and experience for biodiversity
management.............................................................................................................................70
Chapter 3. Sectoral and cross-sectoral integration or mainstreaming of
biodiversity considerations................................................................................71
3.1. Use and values of biodiversity.............................................................................72
31.1. Agrobiodiversity......................................................................................72
3.1.1.1. Crops under cultivation............................................................72
3.1.1.2. Wild ancestors of crops............................................................73
3.1.1.3. Livestock diversity....................................................................74
3.1.1.4. Wild relatives of domesticated livestock..................................74
3.1.2. Wild species of economic importance....................................................75
3.1.2.1. Use of wild plants.....................................................................75
3.1.2.2. Use of wild animals..................................................................77
3.1.2.3. Evaluation of sustainability of use of wild species...................78
3.1.3. Use of biodiversity for biotechnology and genetic collections.............. 78
3.1.4. Indirect uses of biodiversity....................................................................79
3.1.5. Cultural or traditional values of biodiversity...........................................79
3.1.5.1. Wildlife and national cuisine....................................................79
3.1.5.2. Arts, folklore, and music...........................................................79
3.1.5.3. Spiritual values of biodiversity.................................................80
3.1.5.4. Recreation and biodiversity......................................................80
3.2. Key economic sectors affecting biodiversity.....................................................81
3.2.1. Agriculture...............................................................................................81
3.2.2. Forestry....................................................................................................86
3.2.3. Fisheries...................................................................................................88
3.2.4. Industry....................................................................................................89
3.2.5. Construction............................................................................................91
3.2.6. Mining industry..................................................................................... .92
3.2.7. Energy and oil extraction........................................................................ 95
3.2.8. Transport..................................................................................................97
3.2.9. Tourism....................................................................................................98
Chapter 4. Conclusions: Progress Towards the 2010 Target and
Implementation of the Strategic Plan ............. ………………………….….100
4.1. Protected areas system.......................................................................................101
4.1.1. Description of status, location and scope of protected areas.................101
4.1.2. Evaluation of gaps in protected areas system........................................106
4.2. Conservation outside Protected Areas............................................................ 107
4.2.1. In situ conservation measures in the wider landscape...........................107
4.2.2. Ex situ conservation..............................................................................107
4.3. Organizations involved in biodiversity conservation and management.......108
4.3.1. Government structures and agencies.....................................................108
4.3.2. Non-governmental organisations...........................................................109
4.3.3. Business and the private sector..............................................................109
Appendices. .......................................................................................... 111
Appendix 1…………………………………………………………………....112
Appendix 2…………………………………………………………………....113
Appendix 3…………………………………………………………………....115
Appendix 4…………………………………………………………………....144
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